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Borovik is a long, narrow reservoir among forests and meadows west of Đakovo, in Slavonia. Also known as the Đakovo lake, it is a quiet place to cool off in summer, to fish or to walk, rather than a busy resort.
How it formed
The lake was made in 1978 by damming the bed of the Vuka, and it stretches for several kilometres along the old river valley. It is deep in places.
History
The village of Borovik once stood where the lake is now; it gave the lake its name.
Nature
Many kinds of birds live around the lake and on the water, which makes it a good place for birdwatching, and the lake is known to anglers for its carp.
Visit
Getting there
Nearest settlement: Đakovo
Swimming
No reliable information
Tips
In summer people come to Borovik to swim in its clear water, to row, windsurf and go boating, and to fish. Walking and cycling trails run along the shore, and the meadows by the water are good for a picnic or a barbecue.
The lake is deep in places, so swim with care, especially with children. Ask locally about fishing permits.
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Sources & data
- Statistički ljetopis Republike Hrvatske 2004, table 1-11 "Jezera / Lakes", Državni zavod za statistiku, 2004
- Croatia's 2022 Water Framework Directive reporting to the EEA: lake water bodies (SWB, category LW), field cArea, European Environment Agency (WISE WFD), reported by Croatia, 2022
- Croatian Wikipedia: Borovik (jezero), Wikimedia Foundation
- Wikidata: None (Q12628171), Wikimedia Foundation
- Lake Borovik, a solution to escape the heat in Slavonia, Turističke priče
- Lake Borovik, a solution to escape the heat in Slavonia (2025), Turističke priče